What is e-waste and how should my business dispose of it?

E-waste includes unwanted equipment with a plug, battery or power cord. Keep it out of landfill waste in Victoria and confirm the chosen service accepts business items.

What to check

1. Inventory equipment, lights, cables and batteries, noting damage and data-bearing devices.
2. Check commercial eligibility, limits and charges before using a council or product scheme.
3. Agree safe handling with the receiver, especially for damaged batteries; do not dismantle unfamiliar equipment just to fit a bin.
4. Approve data destruction separately for storage devices and keep records.

Source context

Victorian guidance explains the e-waste ban; OAIC covers secure destruction for APP entities. Victorian Government: E-waste ban. Office of the Australian Information Commissioner: Guide to securing personal information.

Related resources

• How to Reduce Commercial Waste Costs
• Waste Audit Checklist

Related questions

• What are Victoria's recycling targets for businesses?
• What are the penalties for incorrect waste disposal in Victoria?
• What is the four-stream waste system in Victoria?

Sources

• Victorian Government — E-waste ban. What is E-waste?; How to dispose of e-waste. Checked 18 September 2026.
• Office of the Australian Information Commissioner — Guide to securing personal information. Part A section 5; destruction and de-identification. Checked 18 September 2026.